Brush Fire Near Delhi’s Raj Ghat Bus Depot Triggers Rapid Response

Overview

• Vegetation next to the Raj Ghat bus depot in New Delhi caught fire Sunday afternoon, according to the Delhi Fire Service.
• Firefighters deployed multiple units to the scene following the alert and worked to stop the flames from spreading to the depot.
• Published reports differ on the scale of the deployment, with some citing six engines and others 11 tenders.
• An official said crews had most of the blaze under control with no injuries reported, and some engines were positioned inside the depot as a precaution.
• Authorities opened an inquiry into the cause, with one line of investigation focusing on a possible cigarette butt, and teams continued to watch the area for flare-ups.